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The Rockets finished last season with a 65-17 record and advanced to the Western Conference Finals, where they fell to the Warriors in seven games.

Houston re-signed point guard Chris Paul to a contract extension earlier this month and recently inked center Clint Capela to a new five-year deal.

But, former Rockets forward Trevor Ariza agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the Suns when free agency began July 1. Forward Luc Mbah A Moute, who appeared in 61 games for Houston last season, then signed a one-year deal with the Clippers in early July.

"You hate to lose Trevor and you hate to lose Luc," D'Antoni said. "It happens. That's the business part of it and we'll miss them. But at the same time, it gives opportunities to other guys...We're moving along. It's changed but we're trying to make it for the best."

Houston also added forward James Ennis and is reportedly prepared to sign Carmelo Anthony, who will receive a buyout from the Hawks, to a veteran's minimum contract.

"If we're going to beat Golden State - which everybody is searching for - you've got to take some chances and you've got to hope that things hit out and hit that sweet spot," D'Antoni said.